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Blaze Alexander has Terrific Response to Masterful Coaching

There's been plenty written about the struggles that Blaze Alexander endured earlier this season on the field. One could say that his errors led to multiple losses for Arizona.

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Blaze Alexander dives, Ketel Marte leaps for slick D-backs play

The only reason Arizona Diamondbacks infielder Blaze Alexander isn’t playing most days is because of his defense and the 24-year-old will continue to make a case for more time with plays like he made on Monday.

College Football News / Nittany Central / May 5

Penn State Football WR Julian Fleming Films Outrageous Local Car Commercial (VIDEO)

Finally in Happy Valley after four years in rival scarlet and grey, transfer Penn State wide receiver, and PA native, Julian Fleming is making the most of his return to Happy Valley to play for Penn State Football.

MLB News / Yardbarker / April 24

MLB futures: Rookies out West to watch despite their long ROY odds

Sure, the MLB season is only a month old, but it's never too early to look at which rookies are already shaping up to have a strong case for AL and NL Rookies of the Year.

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Arizona Diamondbacks News / Arizona Sports / April 21

Diamondbacks’ Blaze Alexander exits game vs. Giants with cramp

The Arizona Diamondbacks removed starting shortstop Blaze Alexander during the fifth inning of Sunday’s game against the San Francisco Giants with a right hamstring cramp, the club announced.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / Arizona Sports / April 15

How Blaze Alexander is attacking adjustments at shortstop; ‘It’s up to me now’

Arizona Diamondbacks infielder Blaze Alexander remains confident he’ll prove himself as a quality shortstop after the first two weeks of his big league career have involved defensive hiccups.

MLB News / Yardbarker / April 5

Watch: Braves walk-off Diamondbacks in wild ending

If there's one thing other MLB teams have learned from watching the Atlanta Braves over the past few years, it's that you never put dirt on them until the final strike is in the catcher's mitt.

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MLB News / Burn City Sports / April 3

Diamondbacks Fall to Yankees 6-5 in 11 Innings

The Arizona Diamondbacks fell to the New York Yankees with a final score of 6-5 in a back-and-forth game that went 11 innings. Striking first was Arizona with Blaze Alexander’s first career home run in the 2nd inning.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / Burn City Sports / April 3

Blaze Alexander Goes Deep in 4th Career Game

In his 11th career at-bat, Blaze Alexander launched his first Major League home run with a solo shot off the Yankees’ Carlos Rodón. Alexander’s homer provided the Diamondbacks with an early 1-0 lead.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / Legends On Deck / March 29

Arizona D-Backs Explode for 14 Runs in 3rd, and Rookie Alexander Gets 1st MLB Hit In Blowout 16-1 Win

The 2023 season ended with the Arizona Diamondbacks losing to the Texas Rangers in the Fall Classic, but the start of the 2024 season saw a team ready for a new challenge and possibly exciting season.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / Burn City Sports / March 28

Blaze Alexander Secures 1st Major League Hit in D-backs’ Monumental Inning

To cap off a massive 14-run 3rd inning, which broke a franchise record, rookie Blaze Alexander picked up his first major league hit. It was a two-out single up the middle on a 3-2 count that marked his official entry into the big leagues.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / Field Level Media / March 28

Diamondbacks designate 3B Emmanuel Rivera for assignment

The Arizona Diamondbacks designated third baseman Emmanuel Rivera for assignment hours before Thursday's season-opening game against the Colorado Rockies.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / Burn City Sports / March 28

Blaze Alexander Makes Diamondbacks’ Opening Day Roster

After an impressive showing at the plate during spring training, 24-year-old Blaze Alexander has officially earned a spot on the Arizona Diamondbacks’ Opening Day roster.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / Burn City Sports / March 24

Diamondbacks Split Final Spring Games at Salt River Fields

In their final appearance at Salt River Fields this spring, the Arizona Diamondbacks split their doubleheader on Saturday, securing a win against the San Francisco Giants and losing to the Cleveland Guardians.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / March 12

Blaze Alexander on His Growth This Spring Training and How His Past Contributed

Blaze Alexander has spent all Spring Training trying to open the Diamondbacks' coaches and Manager Torey Lovullo's eyes just as he was told to do. It's

Arizona Diamondbacks News / Burn City Sports / March 4

Blaze Alexander’s Spring Launches with Promise

With 7 hits in 18 at-bats, Diamondbacks prospect Blaze Alexander is off to an impressive start this spring. Drafted in the 11th round of the 2018 draft from IMG Academy, Alexander has steadily risen through the ranks in the minors, culminating in his first full season in Triple-A last year.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / February 27